ALLIGATORING

​DEFINITIONPatterned cracking in the paint film resembling an alligator’s scales. Cracks may affect only a single layer of paint and may not reach the surface.

PROGRESSIONMay begin as slight cracking or “checking" and can eventually grow wider and deeper, breaking through top and bottom coats. Noticeable wide breaks can appear over the entire surface in the worst cases.

Natural aging of oil-based paints in extreme climates, when subjected to continuous freezing and thawing, which results in loss of paint elasticity

Applying another coat before the previous coat has dried

Applying too much paint per coat

​SOLUTIONS

Scrape or sand the paint down to the bare surface or use a chemical paint remover. Dust masks or respirators and eye protection are recommended for safety. If using liquid removers, be sure to wear long sleeves and gloves.

Remove all dust and allow the surface to dry completely.

Prime the surface with a high-quality latex primer and let it dry completely.

Apply a high-quality paint in the desired finish.

Service Two

DEFINITIONLifting of the paint film from the underlying surface, which appears as bubbles or blisters in the paint, usually caused by heat, moisture or a combination of both. This condition can eventually lead to peeling of the paint if not corrected.

CAUSES

Painting in direct sunlight or on a surface that is too hot

Application of an oil-based or alkyd paint over a damp, wet surface

Exposing a fresh paint film to dew, high humidity or rain

Moisture passing through interior walls from common household sources such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms

SOLUTIONS

Determine if blisters were caused by heat or moisture. Break open and examine the substrate and back side of blistered paint.

If only the newest coat of paint is blistered, the blister was probably caused by heat.

If the peeled blister contains several coats of paint and the bare surface is exposed, the blister was probably caused by moisture.

FOR BLISTERING CAUSED BY HEAT:

Remove blisters by scraping, sanding or pressure-washing down to underlying coats of paint or primer.

Repair loose caulking and improve ventilation of the building to prevent a recurring problem.

Remove the blisters by scraping or sanding down to the bare surface.

Prime all bare areas with a high-quality primer.

Repaint the surface with a high-quality paint in the desired finish.

BLISTERING

Definition

Blocking occurs when two freshly painted surfaces stick together when pressed against each other, such as a door sticking to the jamb or window sticking to the sill. Frequently, when one surface “breaks” free, it leaves paint from its own surface or peels paint from the opposing surface.

Causes

Pressing newly painted surfaces together before they have fully dried

Using slow-drying, oil-based paints that have been stored for long periods

Applying another coat of paint before the first coat is completely dry

Applying excessive amounts of paint on a surface

Using a low-quality, water-based semi-gloss or gloss paint not designed to have block resistance

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